UAA is the premier university in the heart of Alaska's largest city with campuses throughout Southcentral Alaska. Where culture, innovation and adventure converge, the unique locations provide unparalleled access to industry connections, Arctic research, outdoor recreation and more, facilitating once-in-a-lifetime experiences, groundbreaking education and impactful careers.
UAA offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs that consistently prepare students for success after graduation. State-of-the-art classroom instruction and hands-on learning collide in UAA's innovative academic programs, which feature unique courses that train students to lead Alaska into the future.
Learn more about admissions processes, taking classes, tour UAA in-person or virtually, and find out more about financial aid. The Office of Financial Aid is available to offer support and advice so you can make informed decisions regarding college funding options. The Enrollment Services Center offers virtual and walk-in appointments to help students apply; get help with financial aid, scholarships, and more.
From 13 competitive NCAA teams to recreation and intramural and club sports, students have the opportunity to excel in athletics at every level. The Alaska Airlines Center and Seawolf Sports Complex offer recreation as well as hosting community events and concerts. Students can take advantage of cheering for SeawolfNation with free tickets to many games.
UAA is a hub for cutting-edge theoretical and applied research in health, engineering, and the physical and social sciences. In nearly every discipline, undergraduate and graduate students have the opportunity to join research teams and collaborate with experienced faculty mentors.
Explore the wide variety of services and resources available at UAA to help promote your academic and personal success and well-being. From academic advising to student clubs and residence life, we're here to help you have an amazing university experience.
UAA is located in the ancestral homelands of the Dena'ina, Ahtna, Alutiiq/Sugpiak, and Eyak/dAXunhyuu Peoples. Alaska Native academic programs at UAA provide an in-depth perspective on contemporary languages, cultures, history, politics, art, governments and corporations. Alaska Native student support programs provide centers for belonging across UAA.
March 05, 2018
West Campus water is offline as of March 5, 2018 due to a blown fire hydrant. Please be aware of this as you come onto campus today. UAA Facilities is coordinating with a local contractor to complete the repair as quickly as possible.
The UAA Department of Music is proud to present the 2018 Jazz Festival. This year's guest artists include trumpeter Keith Karns, percussionist Zach Compston and keyboardist Tony Martin. In addition to the concerts held on March 9 and 10, there will be free (or almost free) concerts on March 7 and 8.
The University of Alaska Press has released "Entangled: People and Ecological Change in Alaska’s Kachemak Bay" by Marilyn Sigman, "In the Quiet Season and Other Stories" by Martha Amore and "Just Between Us" by David McElroy. Read more about these new titles.
The University of Alaska (UA) has implemented a new performance management tool through PageUp, UA’s recruitment system that replaced UAKJobs. UAA employees are invited to attend training on this new tool March 7, 2018, in the Gorsuch Commons.
UAA’s Gear Room got a much needed facelift over the holiday break thanks to two students who painted a landscape mural on the main wall of UAA’s outdoor equipment rental room.
Due to a broken water main, Cuddy Marketplace is closed starting March 5, 2018 and until further notice. The Daily Grind is open with limited service and hours. All other campus dining locations are not impacted by this water break and remain open.
As part of its ongoing commitment to Student Success, UAA is actively searching internally for a Director of First Year Student Advising and Success.
The UA President’s Innovation Challenge brings students and professionals together to solve community problems via a guided innovation process. It’s a great way for participants to make meaningful connections while shaping the future of Anchorage—and it’ll be a whole lot of fun, too! Sign up to participate by March 7, 2018.
March 04, 2018
UAA's Creekside Eatery features a different menu and themed specials every day. Download the menu for Feb. 26–March 2, 2018.
March 02, 2018